Five Statewide Priorities
In order to serve the collective voice of STEM ecosystems in Pennsylvania, PSSE commits to these five priorities.
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PA's Five Statewide Priorities
In January 2026, PSSE brought together cross-sector leaders from regional STEM ecosystems across the Commonwealth to chart a unified path forward for Pennsylvania STEM. Together, these leaders confronted long-standing fragmentation, developed a shared understanding of key challenges, and aligned around a common vision for coordinated, statewide impact. This collaboration produced five clear priorities, each focused on strengthening the connection between STEM education and the workforce and ensuring lasting, system-level change.
Join NowFormalize a Cross-Sector Advisory Council
Codify statewide governance integrating industry, workforce, K–12, postsecondary, and emerging sector partners into PSSE decision-making — grounding priorities in real labor market needs and building long-term credibility.
Operationalize Statewide Working Groups
Convene structured implementation teams to move priorities into action: enabling cross-ecosystem collaboration, shared learning, and implementation support beyond leadership alignment.
Conduct Landscape and Asset Mapping
Inventory statewide STEM assets, partnerships, and pathway programs to reduce duplication, surface equity gaps, and align efforts across regions. Move from anecdotal knowledge to coordinated strategy.
Build the Talent Pipeline
Align regional talent development to Pennsylvania's five economic pillars — Agriculture, Energy, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, and Robotics — while embedding durable skills and equitable access as foundational to economic mobility.
Co-Design Learning with Industry
Move from advisory partnerships to employer co-design of pathways and work-based learning. Integrating interest-driven career exploration and authentic experiences into curriculum and pathway design; employer co-design, not advisory input alone, is essential.